Question : Statement 1: The production possibilities curve (PPC) represents the maximum combination of goods that can be produced in an economy.
Statement 2: Points inside the PPC represent efficient resource allocation.
Option 1: Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.
Option 2: Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is true.
Option 3: Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
Option 4: Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
Correct Answer: Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.
Statement 1 is true: The production possibilities curve (PPC) represents the maximum combination of goods that can be produced in an economy, given its available resources and technology.
Statement 2 is false: Points inside the PPC represent inefficient resource allocation because the economy is not utilizing its resources to their full potential. Points on the PPC represent efficient resource allocation, while points outside the PPC are unattainable given the current resources and technology.
Therefore, statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.